Painted Mandolin includes... Joe Craven: Violin/Mandolin/Percussion. Joe was a member of the Garcia/Grisman Band from 1991-1994, and multi-instrumentalist of the David Grisman Quintet from 1989-2004. He has collaborated with a number of artists ranging from banjo innovator Alison Brown, Howard Levy, David Lindley and Jason Marsalis. Joe is a bandleader of his own projects, including Joe Craven & The Sometimers. Larry Graff: Guitar/Mandolin. Larry is a founding member of the Banana Slug String Band, and lead guitarist in Slugs n' Roses. Matt Hartle: Guitar/Banjotar. Matt is lead guitar in the Grateful Dead inspired projects Spirit of 76, The Chinacats, and Shady Groove. Roger Sideman: Bass. Roger plays bass in Spirit of 76 and The Chinacats. Painted Mandolin explores the acoustic music of Jerry Garcia. Featuring Joe Craven of the Garcia/Grisman Band; Matt Hartle; Larry Graff; & Roger Sideman.